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These Grinch Oreo balls turn 4 ingredients into festive, decadent little treats for Christmas. No baking required and endless ways to make them your own!
After piling your plate with all the holiday favorites, a little sweet treat surely hits the spot.
But what if the oven is packed or you’d rather skip a grocery run?
You don’t have to be as grouchy as the Grinch to treat yourself!
Made with just 4 ingredients, these Oreo Christmas balls are so easy, you can slip them into your busy Christmas schedule!
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Why You’ll Love This Grinch Oreo Balls Recipe
- These Grinch Oreo balls are no-bake, decadent treats you can whip up even at the last minute for the holiday season!
- With just 4 ingredients, there are plenty of ways to tweak this Oreo balls recipe to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
- This Grinch truffles recipe makes the perfect base for Oreo Christmas balls, and you can pretty much dress them up however you like.
Ingredients
Cream cheese – Make sure to use a softened block of cream cheese, not the whipped kind. Otherwise, the mixture might not come together properly for the Grinch truffles.
Classic Oreo cookies – Of course, you’ll need Oreos for Grinch Oreo balls. Other sandwich cookies might work, but it’s hard to beat that classic Oreo flavor.
Green tea chocolate – The coating that gives these Oreo Christmas balls their signature Grinch-green finish. You can also melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil and tint the chocolate with green food coloring.
Red heart sprinkles – You can fold the red candy hearts into the truffle mixture for extra fun!
Ingredient Substitutions For Oreo Christmas Balls
Almond bark
Can’t find green chocolate bars? Just melt some almond bark and mix in green gel food coloring!
Green chocolate melts
If you’re having trouble melting chocolate for your Grinch truffle balls, green candy melts are much easier to work with!
Mint Oreos
If you used melted candy coating, you can have fun experimenting with flavors for these no-bake Grinch Oreo balls. Try swapping the original Oreos for mint Oreos!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use a Food Processor
I recommend using a food processor to crush the Oreos. You can crush them manually in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, but a food processor makes it much easier to get fine crumbs.
Don’t Use Light Cream Cheese
Use full-fat cream cheese for Grinch Christmas truffles that stay creamy and hold their shape well!
Chill Before Coating
Make sure to freeze the Oreo Christmas balls! Otherwise, they won’t hold up when you dip them in chocolate.
Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe FAQs
Can you freeze Grinch balls?
Yes, you can freeze these Grinch Oreo truffles. Freeze them for about an hour, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can I leave these Oreo Christmas balls at room temp?
Yes, but since these Christmas truffles are made with chocolate and cream cheese, you shouldn’t leave them out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
How to store Grinch Oreo balls?
You can store any make-ahead or leftover Oreo Grinch balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
How long do Oreo balls need to set?
After coating your Christmas Grinch Oreo balls in chocolate, let them set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes for the best texture. If you’re short on time, pop them in the fridge for 15 minutes!
Can I make these for New Year’s Day?
Yes, you can definitely make these Christmas treats for New Year’s Day. Use white chocolate melting wafers and decorate the Oreo truffles with gold and black sprinkles to match the New Year theme. You could even use Golden Oreos!
More Holiday Treats
- Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
- Christmas Muffins
- Christmas Reindeer Cookies
- Soft Gingerbread Man Recipe
- Apple Sugar Cookies
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Grinch Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 13.29 oz Oreo cookies
- 1 lb green tea chocolate
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the Oreos to a food processor and crush into fine crumbs. Transfer them to a bowl.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
- Form 1-inch balls with the Oreo and cream cheese mixture. You can use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion and roll them into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Break the chocolate bars into pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, then stir. Return the bowl to the microwave.
- Continue melting the chocolate at 50% power in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the green chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Using a fork, dip each Oreo truffle into the melted chocolate, tapping the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- Place the coated truffles back onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the rest.
- Top the Grinch Oreo balls with a heart sprinkle. Let them set, and they’re ready to enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend using a food processor to crush the Oreos. You can crush them manually in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, but a food processor makes it much easier to get fine crumbs.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for Grinch Christmas truffles that stay creamy and hold their shape well!
- Make sure to freeze the Oreo Christmas balls! Otherwise, they won’t hold up when you dip them in chocolate.
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